The Nexus Primary Care Clinic is looking for a 0.8-1.0 FTE Nurse Practitioner to join our team as we build healthier communities and develop a network of outstanding healthcare professionals. This clinic is operated by the Nexus Patient and Community Care Society and is a partnership with the Ministry of Health, Island Health and Nurses and Nurse Practitioners of BC and is a part of Nanaimo’s Primary Care Network.

NPs at the Nexus Clinic work in a team-based model of care; working collaboratively with Registered Nurses, Allied Health Clinicians (Social Work and Mental Health and Substance Use) and a Clinical Pharmacist.

Responsibilities include: 

     • Comprehensive assessment of patients including diagnosing diseases, disorders and conditions. 

     • Initiate treatment including health care management, therapeutic interventions and prescribe medications.

     • Provide medical coordination and participate in multidisciplinary team planning for the ongoing health needs of patients. 

     • Participate in the development and operation of a team-based practice wide program that may include: 

         o Health promotion/Disease prevention

         o Illness prevention 

         o Chronic disease management 

         o Specialty care of specific populations 

    • Clinical teaching/preceptorship 

    • Clinical administrative services, including: 

         o Health care/service planning activities including participating in planning of long-term health care delivery goals for practice. 

         o Participation in the evaluation of the efficiency, quality and delivery of the service (e.g., participation in medical audits, peer and interdisciplinary reviews, chart reviews, and incident report reviews, quality improvement activities). 

Community: 

Located on the unceded lands of the Snunéymuxw First Nation, the Nexus Primary Care Clinic is located in South Nanaimo. Nanaimo is a vibrant urban city and ferry port on the east coast of Vancouver Island. The city offers an abundance of recreation and cultural opportunities. From the Harbourfront Walkway to the shops that fill the Old City Quarter, the history and culture are exhibited throughout the city. Multiple trails and beaches provide an opportunity to connect with the beautiful surrounding nature. Find some freedom in Nanaimo!